TRAVELING TO SYRIA IN 2023... (intense!)

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  • Опубликовано: 4 фев 2025

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  • @MattandJulia
    @MattandJulia  Год назад +141

    Hope you found this first video interesting? 🙌🏼
    Can’t wait to share more of this incredible, fascinating country and it’s people!
    Join our Patreon community & support our channel here: www.patreon.com/mattandjulia? ❤️

    • @avikazak655
      @avikazak655 Год назад

      As a Syrian i wish i was aborted

    • @gailthomas8636
      @gailthomas8636 Год назад +4

      Just love your travelogues, Matt and Julia!

    • @alhussein882
      @alhussein882 Год назад

      Bashar al-Assad is a criminal who killed and abandoned the Syrian people for sectarian reasons, and he is an agent of the Iranian state

    • @toddpatik8834
      @toddpatik8834 Год назад +2

      I understand it's a personal choice as everyone living in a free world has. I commend you both for your pursuit of happiness and adventure even though sometimes it takes you places that are sketchy. Hope that God continues to shine his light upon you and keep you safe wherever you may travel

    • @taboulefattouch4744
      @taboulefattouch4744 Год назад +1

      ​@@avikazak655
      You claim to be a Syrian but you have an Israeli sounding name.

  • @tiusernamenabalw
    @tiusernamenabalw Год назад +462

    Syria is amazing and so underrated. Wish I can go there soon. Lots of love from 🇬🇷

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Год назад +18

      sending lots of love to you! Hope you will see it for yourself soon 😘❤️

    • @kevintravis5123
      @kevintravis5123 Год назад

      how is syria amazing,,, it kills its own people ffs the brutality is off the scale

    • @taboulefattouch4744
      @taboulefattouch4744 Год назад +17

      You can come to Syria anytime.
      As a Greek Citizen you can get a tourist visa at the Syrian Embassy near Beirut, Lebanon.
      It usually takes 4 to 5 working days to get the visa (in any case the only way for you to fly to Syria is Athens to Beirut and from Beirut you can catch a bus or shared taxi to Damascus).

    • @ahmadsa9503
      @ahmadsa9503 Год назад +3

      @@taboulefattouch4744 welcome ❤
      you can go directly from athens to damascus

    • @taboulefattouch4744
      @taboulefattouch4744 Год назад +13

      @@ahmadsa9503
      Nobody can fly directly from Athens to Damascus because Greece doesn't have diplomatic relations with Syria.
      If you want to land in Damascus you can fly from Athens to Dubai or Kuwait and from there get on a flight to Damascus.

  • @shudup698
    @shudup698 8 месяцев назад +11

    I met many Syrian people in Athens when I moved for a year, I tried their food, had some yummy black tea, learned a few words and all i can say these people don't deserve any of this happening to them and their land.. they're amazing people to hang out with and they usually are very willing to make new friends and talk and laugh at your jokes and share their culture and amazing mindset of being generous.

    • @abduldager3642
      @abduldager3642 3 месяца назад

      They are not syrian 😂😂😂😂

    • @abduldager3642
      @abduldager3642 3 месяца назад

      No syrian in your poor country greece
      They come from many backgrounds and nationalities, and everyone says they are from Syria
      It has become easy to say that you are from Syria in order for them to obtain asylum and I know that most of them are not Syrians.

  • @MillaExplores
    @MillaExplores Год назад +67

    This is the first time I've seen a travel vlog from Syria and it's so fascinating! The media usually shows Syria in a very different & negative way so I'm happy to see you documenting your travels there and showing the beautiful sides. It's hearthbreaking to see so many parts of the world, including Syria, being at war and people having to leave their homes. It would be super interesting to travel to this part of the world myself, really hope I'll be able to visit Syria and other countries in the region someday.

  • @Auny111
    @Auny111 Год назад +11

    My boyfriend is Syrian/Lebanese. I'd love to visit where he grew up and get to know his people.

  • @fatimaayesh7
    @fatimaayesh7 Год назад +106

    It's emotional watching this, it appeared on my feed, and I was wondering what my country is like nowadays. I can see how your non-stop smiles and enthusiasm to explore this land transmitted energy to every stranger who appeared on camera who's otherwise trying to find a reason to be positive. Keep them coming :)

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Год назад +5

      Thank you so much Fatima!! 🙏🏼🥰❤️

    • @FactStorm
      @FactStorm 11 месяцев назад +2

      Well said, I wish peace & love in this world

  • @normajari8767
    @normajari8767 11 месяцев назад +2

    Are family live Damascus, where my husband was born such a beautiful country🫶🏾🙏🏾.God protect you loved to see this !

  • @raneemk223
    @raneemk223 Год назад +13

    I'm Syrian who left Syria 13 years ago and when I saw your video I started to cry.. can't wait to visit again.

  • @aliib116
    @aliib116 Год назад +228

    You're most welcome. As syrians , we are incredibly glad to see you in our country, bringing all the positivity and real facts of Syria to the light. We appreciate that and hope you have an amazing trip in your second home. ❤️❤️

    • @enaidyeltneb369
      @enaidyeltneb369 Год назад +5

      The smile upon Julia’s face surely encompassed her whole being. To see such joy, wonderment, anticipation and excitement with each passing sight was a joy in itself. The two of you have mentioned a few times that a place where you are or are going to is a dream come true but the electricity you are both exuding in this location is infectious! Enjoy!!

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Год назад +22

      Thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts! We absolutely loved Syria ❤️

    • @hugomuss2398
      @hugomuss2398 Год назад +4

      Ya , the suffering of this poor people should be highlighted under this failed leadership .!!!

    • @Yanko-Musicanto
      @Yanko-Musicanto Год назад +7

      🇸🇾🇱🇧🇵🇸

    • @maurisaffe6250
      @maurisaffe6250 Год назад +7

      Going next october , from argentina 🇦🇷🙂

  • @MariamSaad-i7f
    @MariamSaad-i7f Год назад +49

    As a Syrian, this video has been so emotional to watch. I moved out 6 months before the war, and went only once in 2019. It has changed a lot, the people's faces have changed, the atmosphere. The country endured a terrific war, people were displaced and scattered to say the least. I hope one day we go back to our beautiful Syria and be able to reconstruct it.

    • @husamjob9543
      @husamjob9543 Год назад +1

      ازا راح النظام اكيد … بس انت/ي كيف فتت ع سورية بال ٢٠١٩ ?

    • @rorororo4311
      @rorororo4311 9 месяцев назад

      إن شاء الله

    • @rizkyperbak909
      @rizkyperbak909 9 месяцев назад

      the face changes whether it is filled by Iranians

    • @Beautyqueen-z9f
      @Beautyqueen-z9f 6 месяцев назад

      I'm sorry to hear that you had to leave your country.
      I often watch Syrian travel videos and I love how every Syrian is still trying to enjoy life as much as possible.May the people of Syrian be blessed

    • @bigrudi4959
      @bigrudi4959 6 месяцев назад

      Das höffen wir hier in Deutschland am allermeisten!

  • @slango2001
    @slango2001 Месяц назад +2

    @MattandJulia
    thanks for visiting to our country i really hope every people visit our syria just pray to us guys
    to problems calm down thank you very much!
    FUN FACT I'M SYRIAN AND I'M IN IT!

  • @simonsmith5625
    @simonsmith5625 Год назад +11

    I went to Syria the year before the troubles. Memorable. I now give talks on it around London and Herts. Lovely people

  • @arthurblundell6128
    @arthurblundell6128 Год назад +2

    Thanks!

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Год назад

      Wow! Thank you so much for the Super Thanks, Arthur! Your support means the world and really helps us & our channel so much! 😍🥰❤️

  • @kaisersoeze
    @kaisersoeze Год назад +86

    watching you guys eating dessert with melhem playing in the backround is enough to make any syrian sentimental. i am so glad you payed my country a visit. hope you found it well. love the video, nicely filmed and edited :)

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Год назад +11

      Thank you so much! We really did, can’t wait to share more from your beautiful country 🥰

    • @NURIA-4563
      @NURIA-4563 Год назад +7

      @@MattandJulia انا لا اعرف التحدث باللغة الإنجليزية لاكن انا حقاً احببت هاذا الفيديو انا من سوريا وا نادراً ما نرا سياح في سوريا بعد الحرب تدمرت العدين من المدن وا مات مءات الأف الناس لقد كانت سوريا قبل الحرب مليءا بل سياح وكان الوضع لطيف ان ترا ناس من دول مختلفه تزور بلدك وا تعاملهم بلطف كما تعامل سكان بلدك لقد فتقدت تلك اليام اتمنا ان تقضو وقت ممتع في سوريا ❤❤

  • @toddpatik8834
    @toddpatik8834 Год назад +2

    Thanks! Really loved your video as always.United States has a do not travel warning for Syria for anyone holding a US passport and I'm really surprised to see your both there regardless of citizenship

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much Todd! Can’t begin to explain how much we appreciate your ongoing support 🙌🏼😮❤️ Yes, travel isn’t advised by our government either but we made the decision to go regardless. We’ve been to many places where the is a ‘do not travel’ warning at this point. But it is a personal decision and not advised 🙏🏼❤️

    • @taboulefattouch4744
      @taboulefattouch4744 Год назад

      I don't trust the US government (In fact I despise it. BTW I am an EU passport holder) and I will continue to visit Syria as I do every year since 2017.

    • @army00083
      @army00083 Год назад

      Bro We love all peoples and we love to see you in Syria. We are happy to see the tourists. It gives us the impression that Syria will not die. .. We stay up at night reading American novels and stories and watching American movies❤🇸🇾😍🇺🇲❤🇬🇧❤

  • @Rubelkoenig
    @Rubelkoenig Год назад +19

    Syria always interested me. I started to learn about the country when the war started and I was a teenager. And yeah, I'm still into it and once I want to travel there as well. So thanks for your video, nice and informative as always! :)

  • @suenossh1413
    @suenossh1413 Год назад +31

    I'm so glad that you come to visit us in Syria.. we as Syrians are always happy for having tourists from all around the world in our country ❤️

  • @janicecorera
    @janicecorera Год назад +43

    beautiful architecture, markets and great food. Damascus is magical with its uniqueness. Its sad that such a beautiful country was destroyed.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Год назад +5

      Couldn’t agree more ❤️ hopefully things will improve and only get better 🙌🏻

    • @madisonlieberman1443
      @madisonlieberman1443 Год назад

      By the regime killing its own people,

    • @furkandk2234
      @furkandk2234 Год назад

      You should be glad that Isis does not rule the country today, it will be much more destructive

  • @tabbymrp
    @tabbymrp Год назад +8

    I've been learning Levantine Arabic, and my teacher is from Aleppo. He lives in Turkey now. I actually asked him just last week if it is safe to travel to Syria (I just want to see this amazing country, a colleague of mine used to teach English in Syria before the war, and he said it was one of his favorite countries and THE BEST and the most beautiful in the region ), I wanted to visit then, but the war started.....Now I can speak a little Syrian Arabic, I just can't wait to use/practice it in real life, and visit all the amazing sites and try the food. Thanks for the video, I will seriously consider taking the trip. I really hope the misery in Syria can be over soon, peace and prosperity come back to this ancient land.

    • @AliAli-p3y3o
      @AliAli-p3y3o 10 месяцев назад

      من اي بلد انت

  • @costasworldofmusicmemories5792
    @costasworldofmusicmemories5792 Год назад +26

    You guys are at the top of your game filming. The lens does not lie. The city of Damascus and Aleppo has its challenges. They are on the road to recovery. Friendly and Forthcoming are the people. The food was so good. Harriet was there many years ago as part of team of students from Harvard. Thank you for your incredible work doing this video.🙏💕🙏 Sending you much
    love and affection from Richmond, Va. Harriet, Jim and Yuki P.S. Looking forward to so much more👍👍

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Год назад +2

      Hi guys! Thank you so much, really really appreciate your support 🥰😍 Can’t wait to share more! Hope you are well, lots of love 🥰❤️🙌🏼

  • @louispaine5307
    @louispaine5307 Год назад +29

    Incredible. Only a few years ago it was one of the most darkness times in recent history In Syria , and then to see how
    open people are to tourists and the feeling or normality returning is beautiful . I don’t think I could have seen anything like this had I not subscribed to your channel . 😊
    Thank you .

    • @globetrotterwien
      @globetrotterwien Год назад +10

      Russia made all this possible, the Americans would have destroyed everything

    • @louispaine5307
      @louispaine5307 Год назад +4

      @@globetrotterwien is it possible not to make everything political ? and to simply enjoy peace .

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Год назад

      Louis , thank you so much for your kind words! We are really grateful to have you coming along with us!
      We absolutely fell in love with Syria and couldn’t get over how genuinely lovely people are there! So can’t wait to share everything we have to come ❤️

    • @mohamadn2139
      @mohamadn2139 Год назад +1

      welcom to Syria,🇸🇾

    • @celebritytarotreading3545
      @celebritytarotreading3545 5 месяцев назад

      ​@@louispaine5307 why not? Politics destroyed this beautiful country. People need to talk about who saved it.

  • @vs351
    @vs351 Год назад +8

    Thanks for filming! This video brought me back to Britain where I had got the several Syrian friends while I was residing there. Their women cooked brilliantly and Syrian cuisine was so mouthwatering as far as I have retained🙂

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Год назад +2

      Wow, how interesting! Can’t begin to imagine how good that cuisine must have been! 😍❤️

    • @vs351
      @vs351 Год назад

      @MattandJulia Telling more my best friend was Sudaniese and he brought me to thier community gatherings quite often. All food besides beveragies was handmade at homes of community members.👳‍♀️ Highly recommend🦴

  • @elviraangyal1005
    @elviraangyal1005 Год назад +5

    Thank you so much for this video! You moved me to tears! Greetings from Croatia! 🌼

  • @the_zenden
    @the_zenden Год назад +4

    Love from Sydney ❤ Born in Australia and my folks migrated in the 60s. I visited Syria in 1995, 1997 and 2007 (more advanced) I loved all the castles, Palmyra, Ebla and more. I pray more people can visit and for it to be better than what I had experienced in 2007, it was ruined by war when it was about to flourish. I truly hope it does again. Thank you for sharing 🤗

  • @BigBear59
    @BigBear59 Год назад +53

    Syria ,the Syryains and Damascus is definitely one of my top 5 cities in the world …so far I’m enjoying your video….Alex 🇬🇷

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Год назад +3

      Thank you so much Alex 🙏🏼❤️

    • @جمعةابومحمد-ض4ص
      @جمعةابومحمد-ض4ص Год назад +2

      👍

    • @hishamalaker491
      @hishamalaker491 9 месяцев назад

      Ah of course our fellow Greeks, There is much greek history and influence in the countries culture and even people. As a half-Palestinian half-Syrian Greece is very similar to us on so many levels, I went to Mykonos and apart from the salty tap water in the hotel the beaches are beatiful.

    • @abduldager3642
      @abduldager3642 3 месяца назад

      Bu without iran and bashar alassad surely 😊

  • @Millmusic1
    @Millmusic1 Год назад +1

    From Lattakia, Syria
    Thank you for showing the real syria & syrians .. hopefully one day you'll visit lattakia 🥰🥰
    All the love & respect 4 u

  • @andreamiller6200
    @andreamiller6200 Год назад +12

    Thank you so much for humanizing everywhere you go, and take us. I know of no better way to take the walls down that the media continually puts up than to just go in good faith, with love in your hearts, and meet everyone where they are and listen, learn and have a truly personal exchange. I cannot express my boundless gratitude that I can be alongside you two by watching your videos. I wish it were me who could personally be there, and that gets a bit farther away with each year I get older, but my heart is there with you and so many times you make me cry, and other times sing for joy at the connections you make and share.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Год назад

      Andrea, thank you so much for your kind words from the bottom of our hearts! I can’t put into words how much your messages means to us. We are so grateful and happy to have you coming along with us!
      Sending lots of love to you from both of us!
      Hope one day we will meet and I can give you a proper big hug ❤️

    • @andreamiller6200
      @andreamiller6200 Год назад

      @@MattandJulia ❤💥 Tucson, AZ could be a future destination when the stars align, you both would be so welcome!

    • @sacredtree2565
      @sacredtree2565 Год назад

      What do you mean by taking the walls down ?

    • @andreamiller6200
      @andreamiller6200 Год назад

      @@sacredtree2565 I mean that mainstream media may not be as disclosing to the public than independent reporters can be, thus figurative walls can get put up by mainstream news sources in reporting on events, even if inadvertent. Mainstream news sources are more impersonal overall. Matt and Julia are unbelievably generous to bring us their personal direct experience as if we were standing alongside them and I feel it as a much more heartfelt exchange of how people feel, not just what governments do.

  • @joannem6878
    @joannem6878 Год назад +16

    I look forward to your videos and this one was extra special. I have to admit that I was surprised at the friendliness towards visitors. Your camera showed people going about their daily business as usual and I admire them especially after the terrible earthquakes. I wish them well and hope for no more devastation for them to fear and endure.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Год назад +3

      Thank you so much! We so can’t wait to share everything!
      People were genuinely really friendly, we were so overwhelmed by it!

  • @themarz1992
    @themarz1992 Год назад +5

    Welcome to Syria, happy to have you in our country. This is so heartwarming, i hope everything goes back to normal and that we could go back to live there one day and reconstruct our beloved country.

  • @dmesm
    @dmesm Год назад +11

    Thank you for visiting my country Syria! Syria 🇸🇾 Hope you had a great time there!

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Год назад

      Thank you very much! We had an amazing time ❤️

  • @rossbarlow6355
    @rossbarlow6355 Год назад +14

    I watched start to finish and like Julia I was stuck for words. My brain is still processing it all. Now a few hours later this message of this video is clear to me. "nothing can keep the human spirit down". No matter where in the world you go, no matter what the adversity, the human spirit rises above it all😪 Thanks for a wonder video❤

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Год назад

      Thank you so much Ross 😘 so happy to hear you enjoyed our video, means the world to us! Can’t wait to share more ❤️

  • @patrickdgarez86
    @patrickdgarez86 Год назад +16

    Such important content. I spent 20 of my most formative years in Hong Kong and Singapore, at a time (late 60's to the late 80's) when South East Asia was considered nothing or for Vietnam. I have also traveled the world. It is such a shame that the people who need to watch your videos won't because more than anyone, they need to understand that we ARE all people who want the same for our families etc. Beyond the generalizations, thank you for showing us real life in a part of the world that is bursting at the seams with history, beauty and culture but one that has suffered so terribly (I will refrain from pointing fingers). This is the kind of content that should be mandatory watching for our kids so that they learn not to fear but rather embrace the world.

    • @yvonnebirch6026
      @yvonnebirch6026 Год назад

      👍👍

    • @Parawingdelta2
      @Parawingdelta2 Год назад +1

      Well said. I'm guessing father in the British forces. I lived in Malta in the sixties. Dad in the RAF.

    • @jvstcu76
      @jvstcu76 Год назад +3

      So very true. We all have more in common with each other than we realize. It's so sad that "governments" seem to enjoy emphasizing the differences between peoples instead of encouraging everyone to live in peace with each other. 🫂❤️🙏🌎🕊

    • @patrickdgarez86
      @patrickdgarez86 Год назад +1

      @@Parawingdelta2 Close, French father who started his own aerospace (maintenance and repair along with parts etc). We always lived in former British office housing. I did my O'levels and we were members of a British club, so I grew up around that culture, along with all of the other cultures that exist in that part of the word. As much as I love Asia, I have to admit to being a little jealous about Malta (I love the Med) and the mix of Italian and North Africa must have been wonderful. So much beautiful world out there. =)

    • @patrickdgarez86
      @patrickdgarez86 Год назад

      @@jvstcu76 In total agreement! I will never understand it.

  • @KENKENNIFF
    @KENKENNIFF Год назад +6

    I have the attention span of a flea but I had to watch this all the way through. Thank you for posting - great video

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much, means the world 🥰❤️🙌🏼

  • @daffodilstang5292
    @daffodilstang5292 10 месяцев назад +1

    Dear Matt n Julia,l usually do not comment on vloggers video but all your visits to countries were n are very well narrated editing n commentary.
    I love your visits to Lebanon n into Syria. Such a wonderful historically- rich ancient countries, lovely ppl, interesting sites n not forgetting their delicious food.
    Thank you so much for showing us many beautiful countries. Praying🙏🙏🙏☦️☦️☦️ for the protection n peace in Syria n Lebanon.

  • @JosetteThompson
    @JosetteThompson Год назад +10

    Thanks for the beautiful video, i saw how overwhelmed you both were. Wonderful part of the world that has suffered immensely in recent history. Let’s hope happiness is around the corner ! Best wishes for all the Syrian people ! JosAz

  • @lindauhrig1513
    @lindauhrig1513 Год назад +7

    Thanks for the trip to Damascus. Such friendly people and the food and coffee looked incredible!!! Such a wonderful cultural experience for you.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Год назад +2

      Thank you for coming along with us 😘 it was definitely an incredible cultural experience ❤️ can’t wait to share more with you !

  • @mirandatarantella
    @mirandatarantella Год назад +12

    Appreciate your authenticity so much.I am going to subscribe to your channel for this Syria series.A beautiful country with so much history that has been so messed with recently,so unjustly.
    Sending all of my best wishes to Syria.
    Thank you to Matt and Julia for doing this series ❤️

    • @avikazak655
      @avikazak655 Год назад

      It's not beautiful

    • @mirandatarantella
      @mirandatarantella Год назад

      @@avikazak655 Elaborate.

    • @Syrian-guy
      @Syrian-guy Год назад +2

      @@avikazak655
      It is master hater what are you doing here as well???! If you hate Syria that mush stop watching videos about it

    • @avikazak655
      @avikazak655 Год назад

      @@Syrian-guy haha, why Not you, why Not you those vloggers , why you are stuck here , I bet that you're searching 24/7 &for someone to help you out of your hellhole (slum)

    • @Syrian-guy
      @Syrian-guy Год назад +2

      @@avikazak655
      No stubid I live in tartous a great place to live

  • @MohamadOthman-ob1cd
    @MohamadOthman-ob1cd Год назад +19

    From Damascus, Syria
    All love and respect to every person who loves my country, Syria, and loves the Syrians 🇸🇾❤

    • @Slobmynob
      @Slobmynob 8 месяцев назад

      So nobody

    • @san-gohan5279
      @san-gohan5279 7 месяцев назад +1

      J espère pouvoir venir dans ce magnifique pays

    • @MohamadOthman-ob1cd
      @MohamadOthman-ob1cd 7 месяцев назад

      @@san-gohan5279 De rien ❤️ Vous ne verrez que l'hospitalité et l'amour des Syriens

    • @kanikaksingh7620
      @kanikaksingh7620 5 месяцев назад

      How is it like now

    • @MohamadOthman-ob1cd
      @MohamadOthman-ob1cd 5 месяцев назад

      @@kanikaksingh7620 Syria is still beautiful despite everything; even though the war has greatly affected it and its people after the death of more than 500 thousand Syrians and many losses; but Syria does not die; the capital Damascus has faced many events, crises and challenges throughout the ages, but it always triumphs and returns ✨🤍🇸🇾

  • @jvstcu76
    @jvstcu76 Год назад +14

    Hi Matt and Julia 👋. Another informative, interesting and heartwarming video. My heart goes out to the warm and friendly Syrian people who have endured and suffered so much. Thanks, for always focusing on the positive attributes of the cultures that you explore and showing the common threads that bind us all together as humans. Of course, thanks for all of your descriptive videos of the foods that you try(and enjoy). I'm still waiting for "smell-o-vision". 😂 Take care and have a safe and pleasant journey to your next destination. 🫂❤️🙏🌎🕊

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much John 😘
      We are so grateful to have you coming along with us, for your kind words and your support. I’ve…well, both of us been struggling quite a bit lately. So reading your messages means the world to us ❤️
      Oh yeah, I can’t wait for the “smell-on-version”! That’s my dream hah

    • @jvstcu76
      @jvstcu76 Год назад

      @Matt and Julia That's so sweet of you to say. Never be afraid to "take a breather" from RUclips and your very busy lifestyle. Sometimes it's just a necessity for your well-being, both physically and mentally. Take care, dear friends. 🫂❤️

  • @mariondiemert430
    @mariondiemert430 Год назад +21

    As a former LH flight attendant, we drove from Damascus to Beirutl. Visited with old friends and enjoyed the food and drinks.

  • @أجملمقاطعالتيكتوك-ظ9ك

    The most beautiful country ❤️ Syria 🇸🇾

  • @hendrimike08
    @hendrimike08 Год назад +3

    you guys are beautiful people with big, empathetic hearts! it shines through in your videos. :) спасибо

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Год назад

      Thank you so much Michael! Means the world to us ❤️

  • @STAYPRIVAT
    @STAYPRIVAT 5 месяцев назад +2

    Im Syrian from the City Hama and im proud to be Syrian.
    Syria is the most beautiful arab country and we are always the happiest people 🇸🇾❤️

  • @sunshinemyson
    @sunshinemyson Год назад +31

    First word that comes to my mind is stunning. From the hotel room to the markets and as Matt said the genuine friendliness of the people. Wasn't expecting that in Syria. Can't wait to see what is next in this series.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Год назад +4

      We were so shocked about it the whole time we were in Syria. You hear how friendly and welcoming people are…but we didn’t expect to experience it to THIS level! Can’t wait to share everything with you ❤️

    • @redemption7933
      @redemption7933 Год назад +1

      @@MattandJuliahey i am in syria now and you should go to As Suwayda, syria, it is only an hour from damascus and they have a restaurant called divino which is the best thing ever because of the large variety of food there and how flavorful is, i reccomend getting the crispy chicken sandwich because its just so good. there are many other restaurants there such as messa luna, which is right next to divino, enab (grape in arabic) which is basically a all u can eat buffet, and last but definitely not least from the things im listing, chocolake, chocolake is literally the king of desserts i cant even explain it to you you have to be there its so good

  • @michaelreid8857
    @michaelreid8857 Год назад +4

    New Subscriber here from Ottawa. You guys are awesome and I really enjoyed this video. Can’t wait for your upcoming videos?
    Blessings on both of you for sharing!

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much Michael! Really appreciate it, love to Ottawa from us 🥰❤️

  • @sallysampson628
    @sallysampson628 Год назад +33

    This really is fascinating to watch. Terribly sad what’s happened/happening in Syria. People are basically the same all around the world and I wish more than anything for there to be peace and harmony throughout the world.
    Can’t wait to see the next videos guys!! It must feel so special to be there. Take care! 🥰🙅‍♀️🙅‍♀️

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Год назад +2

      Thank you so much Sally! So happy to hear your enjoyed the video 🤗
      Couldn’t agree more with you ❤️ can’t wait to share everything 😘

    • @RosinDaddy5280
      @RosinDaddy5280 Год назад

      Yea Syria regime use chemicals weapons and Obama give the green light to keep slaughtering the people

  • @Lantanana
    @Lantanana Год назад +18

    I have never traveled far from where I was raised, and now in my old age, thanks to You Tube and channels like yours, I am getting to know other sides of the earth. I appreciate this soooo much! You are opening the world up to me and I am so grateful! It makes me love people everywhere!!!

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Год назад +2

      Thank you so much for your kind words! We are really grateful to have you coming along with us ❤️
      This is one of the main reasons that we love travelling so much, to actually see and share that we are the same everywhere just have different habits and that there are amazing people everywhere ❤️

  • @nncadi1
    @nncadi1 Год назад +3

    Watching your video as I type. Love both of y'alls energy and sense of wonder...it's genuine....thanks for taking us to places that other vloggers don't...your channel truly stands out.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much, that means the world! 🥰❤️

  • @rhonies9229
    @rhonies9229 Год назад +3

    WOW!! I was so surprised and overwhelmed and i am not even there. Thank you for sharing this journey.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Год назад

      Thank you so much! So happy to hear you enjoyed it ❤️

  • @morefunguys
    @morefunguys Год назад +2

    I was born in Damascus syria 🇸🇾 bit sadly ever since the war started I had to leave my own country at the age of 1❤❤😢

  • @StiltFactory
    @StiltFactory Год назад +3

    Fantastic! Thanks for the inside view. I would love to go there and looking forward to the next video on Syria.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Год назад

      Can’t wait to share more 🥰🙌🏼

  • @husamsalmo
    @husamsalmo Год назад +2

    Oooh my God I miss you so much..
    It’s amazing video about my country and you are most welcome in any time..
    I’m waiting your videos ❤️❤️
    Love you so much 😘😘😘

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Год назад

      Sweeeeetie!! We miss you sooo much!
      So happy to hear that you enjoyed our videos 🤗❤️
      Really hope to see you soon! Sending lots of love to you from both of us ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @johnarmlovesguam
    @johnarmlovesguam Год назад +3

    Syria is special. Thanks for educating/sharing.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Год назад

      Syria is definitely special! Thank you so much ❤️

  • @lordhelmit1499
    @lordhelmit1499 Год назад +27

    As an American who loves history. I wish i could go to syria to see some ancient sites. I just know it will never happen and i hate that. Much love to Syria from North Carolina USA🇺🇸 our government sucks, but our people are with you

    • @karamkattan898
      @karamkattan898 Год назад +8

      As a Syrian , I extend my greetings to you, and we hope that Western societies can break free from the grip of Western media portraying Syria as a terrorist country. Syria is not just Bashar al-Assad, and it is not just politics. Syria is a nation with a rich history and culture.
      We understand that your honorable people are separate from the policies of the state, and we acknowledge that. We wish well for the American people and the Western societies, known for their humanitarian and respectful history of nations.
      We await your visit to Syria, and when you come, you will witness an ancient civilization and a friendly and loving people.
      Greetings!

    • @HA-wj9el
      @HA-wj9el 9 месяцев назад

      So sweet of you❤️❤️❤️

    • @abduldager3642
      @abduldager3642 3 месяца назад

      Many famous people in the United States have Syrian roots... Steve Jobs, inventor of the iPhone and founder of Apple, and William Hanna, creator of the famous cartoon Tom and Jerry, and there are still many more. Do you want more?

  • @isotobex5703
    @isotobex5703 Год назад +4

    Thanks to you both for letting me share the journey with you - take care :)

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much for joining us! 🥰❤️

  • @rickymiller5297
    @rickymiller5297 Год назад +6

    I really liked this video. I watched it all the way through. I was so surprised how things seemed so normal. After all the country has been through. I did not realize the beauty of the city. I had know idle. You showed it all so well with your video. You guys are the best at showing and explaining places. I always look forward to every single video you guys put out. You guy are number one when it comes to travel sites on Y tube. You could feel the awe you guys had of the place. Ok enough. It was one of your bests. Thanks Rick Indianapolis Indiana

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Год назад

      Thank you so much Rick, that honestly means the world! ❤️🙏🏼 Can’t wait to share more 😍🇸🇾

  • @katzer7
    @katzer7 10 месяцев назад +1

    Wonderful Syria 🇸🇾.. Greetings from 🇮🇩 Indonesia

  • @BlackmanDaTraveller
    @BlackmanDaTraveller Год назад +3

    Big up Syria and the Syrian people Syria Zindabad I'll be coming there inshallah

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Год назад

      You will have the best time when you go there ❤️

  • @spidyman8853
    @spidyman8853 Год назад +5

    Matt and Julia
    Loving your vlogs
    Keep em coming

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Год назад

      Thank you so much, we really appreciate it ❤️

  • @adamleibowitz6459
    @adamleibowitz6459 Год назад +12

    You guys make the coolest videos! As an American we never get to see the human side of Syria - thank you for bringing it!

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much! Means the world to us ❤️

  • @discojelly
    @discojelly Год назад +1

    Great job guys!! Great to see Ghaidaa as ya'lls guide! To everyone other there, a big hello from Texas!

  • @Nighthawk2211
    @Nighthawk2211 Год назад +18

    It's nice to see you both speechless! The Syrian people are so lovely. And so are you.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Год назад

      Thank you so much! They really are! ❤️🙏🏼

  • @AkishayBundhoo
    @AkishayBundhoo 10 месяцев назад +1

    I love Syrian people so much love between you God is great ❤️

  • @katzcrow640
    @katzcrow640 Год назад +2

    Julia an Matt Thank you so Absolutely Beautiful ❤❤
    I so ENJOY this Video the People are Incredible Beautiful an Welcoming...
    Huge Hugs from West Coast Canada 🍁
    Can wait for the next one 🌿❤️👍🌿

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much! Can’t wait to share everything ❤️

  • @clivegranger5017
    @clivegranger5017 Год назад +3

    Wonderful! I went to Damascus in 2008, many years ago now. It felt like I was back there. Looking forward to your next videos in Syria

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Год назад

      How interesting, we would’ve loved to see the country in 2008! Can’t wait to share everything! ❤️

    • @clivegranger5017
      @clivegranger5017 Год назад

      @@MattandJulia We went to Palmyra before ISIL got there and destroyed the temple of Baal

  • @Serenity.Realms
    @Serenity.Realms Год назад +3

    This just melted my heart! If only we could've met while you're in Syria!
    Pleeeease whenever you're back in Syria we should get in touch. My wife and i are in Lattakia and we'd be honored to show you around and even be your host for the entire length of your stay ❤️

  • @Judy...42
    @Judy...42 Год назад +11

    I left my motherland Syria 10 yrs ago and I'm so glad seeing such people going deeper into our culture and knowing its real worth ❤❤.

    • @366fps
      @366fps Год назад

      💀i left 11 years ago

  • @georgekhashof2500
    @georgekhashof2500 Год назад +4

    it was a pleasure to meet you in our hotel you were such an amazing couple and we had the best time in the hotel
    Hope to see you again

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Год назад

      Thank you so much my friend! 🥰 The pleasure was all ours, really hope to see you again 😍❤️

    • @juanitacarrollyoung2979
      @juanitacarrollyoung2979 Год назад

      That's your hotel? I want to come experience that!! Greetings from San Francisco 🌉

  • @LukeGeeTravels
    @LukeGeeTravels Год назад +2

    Matt/Julia, awesome video! The history and all the beautiful architecture! I would love to visit one day and show people back home, who dont know much about Syria, how incredible this country really is!

  • @Paysoncougarfan.7885
    @Paysoncougarfan.7885 Год назад +3

    Wow, you guys just rock. So glad you did this trip.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much! Can’t put into words how happy we are that we did this trip ❤️

  • @1006V
    @1006V Год назад +1

    You are both so genuine and informative that I feel as if I’m right there with you. I have learned so much watching and wish you all the best!

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Год назад

      Thank you so much! Your kind words mean the world to us ❤️

  • @LoLof7321
    @LoLof7321 Год назад +3

    Welcome to Syria, guys. I wish you pleasant times. We Syrians are hosts and we love everyone 🇸🇾❤️🥰

  • @AnthonyMorton-k7m
    @AnthonyMorton-k7m Год назад +1

    Hello Matt, and Julia! My name is Tony, and I am a recent subscriber. I love your videos! I can't get enough of following your adventures! The way that the two of you make your videos, makes you feel like you are along for the ride! Keep doing what you do, safe travels, and lots of love from here in the USA!

  • @John-zo4wu
    @John-zo4wu Год назад +2

    Your videos are so interesting! You visit so many amazing cities, I love watching you sampling the local cuisine. Thank you for taking us with you!

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Год назад

      So glad to have you along with us, John! 🥰❤️

  • @user-wv7rh9bl5i
    @user-wv7rh9bl5i Год назад

    Thank you for this video :) now even more I can’t wait to visit! Insha’Allah this year

  • @falahalmatar5060
    @falahalmatar5060 Год назад +4

    Thank You for sharing experience. Enjoy stay in the Historical Capital & City of Jasmine 🌷

  • @Mohammedthebrawler
    @Mohammedthebrawler Год назад +1

    I am from Syria thank you for the compliments that you give to my country

  • @JoAnneMOwens
    @JoAnneMOwens Год назад +2

    Looking forward to the next chapter!

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Год назад

      So can’t wait to share everything ❤️

  • @ScottDore-jn3nf
    @ScottDore-jn3nf 8 месяцев назад

    When I hear of the silk road I think of Syria and like the market you walked in just amazing to see all the history thank you for sharing this on here best regards from Maine USA

    • @IamJakeeHill
      @IamJakeeHill 6 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks mate!!
      You are welcome anytimee!!

    • @abduldager3642
      @abduldager3642 3 месяца назад +1

      But you see Syria now in a different way. Look at the video: Iranian culture and the Bedouin invasion coming to Syria changed its culture, and everything has changed.

    • @IamJakeeHill
      @IamJakeeHill 3 месяца назад

      @@abduldager3642 you know it's not real, and if it was it's better than saudi culture which doesn't exist

    • @abduldager3642
      @abduldager3642 3 месяца назад

      @@IamJakeeHill
      I am from Syria and this is not like the Syria that I loved. Look how the Iraqis and Iranians have made my country very dirty and brought about a major cultural change in conjunction with Bashar al-Assad.

    • @abduldager3642
      @abduldager3642 3 месяца назад

      @@IamJakeeHill
      I dont want Syria to resemble Iraq Iran Afghanistan or Saudi Arabia. We Syria have a different culture great religious and ethnic diversity and very ancient and profound civilizations that we must restore it

  • @sulmaz7808
    @sulmaz7808 Год назад +3

    Long live syria.thank you for sharing this lovely video

  • @keyup2626
    @keyup2626 Год назад +4

    What a amazing trip you’ve taken. I have friends from Damascus, this has given me a little insight to where they came from.
    You both have opened my eyes to a big world, especially places I would have never thought of going to myself and now what to go.
    I’m grateful to the both of you for your travels you’ve taken me on.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts! We are really grateful to have you coming along with us! Can’t wait to share more ❤️

    • @keyup2626
      @keyup2626 Год назад

      @@MattandJulia looking forward to the next video always.

  • @reptilrrudy2389
    @reptilrrudy2389 Год назад +1

    Thank you for showing me the positive side of Syria!
    Love from Indonesia

  • @__-qu3wl
    @__-qu3wl Год назад +18

    أليست سوريا دافئة لماذا الجو غائم رغم أننا في حزيران؟ .
    سؤال للأشقاء السوريين قد ترجمته إلى العربية . أنا روسي ❤❤🌷
    أحب السوريين .

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Год назад +5

      А мы там были в марте 😘

    • @taboulefattouch4744
      @taboulefattouch4744 Год назад +1

      يعطيك العافيه !
      الجو غريب جدا في هذا العام.
      شهر نيسان كان بارد على فكره.

    • @syrialisyriali
      @syrialisyriali Год назад +1

      سوريا دافئة اغلب أوقات السنة الفيديو كانت في آذار اليوم في شهر حزيران الطقس دافئ تحيا روسيا العظيمة من اللاذقية سوريا

    • @jack-q7k4s
      @jack-q7k4s 4 месяца назад +1

      سوريا مو دافئة بس بالصيف بس الربيع والخريف والشتاء يصير بررد وتلج وعواصف

    • @abduldager3642
      @abduldager3642 3 месяца назад

      انت روسي 💩🦍🦧🐒🐵

  • @JAMMAJ-cq2bl
    @JAMMAJ-cq2bl Год назад +2

    😍Thanks for bringing us along 😃

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Год назад

      Thank you for coming along 😘❤️

  • @Snagprophet
    @Snagprophet Год назад +4

    The food looks amazing.

  • @deborahhovan6464
    @deborahhovan6464 Год назад +2

    Oh my goodness please be careful! Much love to you both! My prayers are with Syrian people! We people around the world are only used to seeing the horror of war torn Syria. It’s beautiful! Thank you showing us such a wonderful place in Syria! Just stunning

  • @AA7724
    @AA7724 Год назад +17

    Syria is the centre of all civilizations and great empires.
    I am glad to see Syria standing on it's feet after this long war. President al-assad did a good job to show the sovereignty of his country and don't bow to the pressures from the west.
    Viva Syria 🇸🇾
    تحياتي للشعب السوري الصمد ❤ من الجزائر 🇩🇿

    • @taboulefattouch4744
      @taboulefattouch4744 Год назад +4

      نعم شعبنا صامد في وجه الاستعمار والهيمنه الصهيو-امريكيه.
      تحيه لشعب الجزائر الوافي 🇸🇾♥️🇩🇿

    • @samirakarakus2637
      @samirakarakus2637 Год назад +3

      Bashar Al Assad 🥰✌✌

    • @syrialisyriali
      @syrialisyriali Год назад +1

      من اللاذقية، سورية تحياتي لك ولشعب الجزائر العظيم وتحيا المقاومة لأمريكا وعباديها

    • @v-corps
      @v-corps Год назад

      ​@@syrialisyrialiDo you support Assad?

    • @mariakiefer4260
      @mariakiefer4260 10 месяцев назад

      @@samirakarakus2637 Dear Samira. The whole world knows what your beloved president did. Whoever you are. You just spitted on the graves of millions. And thank you. You are the proof that this is all propaganda all these Syian food tour videos...

  • @arthurblundell6128
    @arthurblundell6128 Год назад +1

    Thanks guys - fascinating and so pleased it was what you wished for

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Год назад

      So glad you enjoyed it Arthur! Thank you 🥰❤️

  • @MarkSpohr
    @MarkSpohr Год назад +3

    Wonderful video. Makes me want to go.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Год назад

      Thank you so much ❤️ you will have the best time if you go 😘❤️

  • @Dewdrop00
    @Dewdrop00 Год назад +3

    I'm from Syria and I want to Thank you guys for doing this 🤍

  • @artista49
    @artista49 Год назад +2

    Thank you for taking me to these incredible places and for showing them of so beautifully.
    Judging from the jackets you were wearing it was very cold. In which month sid you film this video?
    I am looking forward no to see more of Syria.
    All the best to you two lovely people.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Год назад

      Can’t wait to share more soon!! 🥰 It was March, still a little nippy for sure 😀 All the best to you too! ❤️

  • @matthewvincent5034
    @matthewvincent5034 Год назад +3

    The adventures you both have makes me jealous. If I were in a different position with my other half I would do these fantastic things. Thank you for showing me what else is out there

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Год назад +1

      Thank you very much, so glad to have you along with us ❤️

  • @michaeldamisch1367
    @michaeldamisch1367 Год назад +2

    Good morning guys and simply WOW. Thanks for sharing.
    Stay safe and happy
    Best wishes from Hamburg 👍🌍🕊️

    • @avikazak655
      @avikazak655 Год назад

      Be thankful that you're not livin in the third world

    • @Syrian-guy
      @Syrian-guy Год назад

      @@avikazak655 ك🐟 ياعراقي

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much Michael 😘 sending lots of love and hugs to you ❤️

  • @alejandroheld9527
    @alejandroheld9527 Год назад +4

    Excelent as always. I was looking forward to the start of the series in Syria. I have been seeing other youtubers from that place but you are my favorites and I want to know that land through your eyes.
    How interesting to know that Julia has voyeuristic inclinations! ha ha
    I sincerely hope that all is well with you and that soon you can be more active on other social networks. I miss your posts on Ig and Patreon and those round videos on Telegram!! Much love from Buenos Aires

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Год назад +1

      Hi Alejandro! 🥰
      Thank you so much! Really appreciate it, can’t wait to share more 🙏🏼❤️
      We have had a tricky personal period of late, it has been a period when we needed to step away slightly from social media but yes we will be getting back to it all imminently 🥰❤️
      Lots of love to you and thank you for your amazing ongoing support 🙏🏼❤️

  • @Sarakamado-s2o
    @Sarakamado-s2o Год назад +1

    I am Syrian, and I thank you for visiting my country, and you can taste Syrian coffee and delicious sweets, and you can see ancient buildings and antiquities. ❤

  • @violinforever
    @violinforever Год назад +3

    You two should find Dabble and Travel. You are exactly on their footsteps. Might as well combine your trips!

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Год назад +1

      Unfortunately we all film our videos few months ahead of posting them, so we would have missed each other 😊

  • @hibataya
    @hibataya Год назад

    I'm Syrian Lady come to Aleppo second time I just love the why you're talking about my beautiful country ❤️ I love your lady she's warm and big heart greeting from Syria we love you All guys welcome again ❤️❤️

  • @CG-99
    @CG-99 Год назад +6

    Ha what a great city, my wife and I drove ourselves through Damascus 25years ago en route to India. Amazing city. Amazing country.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Год назад

      Wow! What a journey that must’ve been 😮 Can’t wait to share more 🥰❤️

  • @abdalrhmnsy8049
    @abdalrhmnsy8049 Год назад +1

    thank you to show our country ❤🤍🖤

  • @nightnurse2543
    @nightnurse2543 Год назад +4

    Wow what a fabulous place and amazing hotel thanks for sharing 😊best wishes Diane

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much Diane! Really appreciate it! 😊 Best wishes to you too ❤️